noun

rye

rye

Rye is a grain used for bread and whisky.

Rye is a grain used for bread and whiskey.

I prefer rye bread to white bread.

I prefer rye bread to white bread.

((noun)) a type of grain used for bread and whiskey. Rye is a popular grain in Northern Europe.

Synonyms: (types of grain) wheat, barley, oats

From Old English 'ryge', from Proto-Germanic 'rugiz'.

Imagine a field of rye grain making you cry with allergies. 'Rye' sounds like 'cry'.

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